Over three days in October, Astana became a hub of innovation as Digital Bridge 2025 drew more than 67,000 participants from around the world. From October 2–4, industry leaders, venture investors, and startups gathered at the forum to discuss the future of artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and global collaboration in tech. It was a platform for showing just how accessible and practical AI is becoming for everyone.
Something rarely seen at major forums happened at the GPTunneL booth — live interaction with generative models drew queues and genuine excitement. Guests generated realistic photos with any speaker at the forum, got their prints instantly, and shared them online.
What we showed: live demos at the GPTunneL booth
At Digital Bridge 2025 in Astana, the GPTunneL booth became one of the busiest spots at the forum. The idea was simple but powerful — use AI not for abstract talk, but for a concrete, impressive experience anyone could feel on the spot. Guests could:
- See their own photo alongside a speaker;
- Learn how this kind of technology is used for marketing, advertising, and content creation;
- Get instant advice on how to start using GPTunneL in their own project.
Photo generation with forum speakers was the main draw. Visitors could pick any speaker or industry leader taking part in Digital Bridge and, within seconds, get a realistic image of themselves alongside a celebrity or expert in their field.
These weren't rough collages — GPTunneL produced natural-looking, high-quality photos that were printed right at the booth in seconds. People waited their turn and then watched the results with delight. In many cases the experience left such an impression that visitors immediately posted their photos on social media with the tags #DigitalBridge2025 and #event@gptunnel. It all created an atmosphere of inspiration rather than a technical pitch.
What the market asked: common questions and insights from the forum
Integrating AI into business processes was the leading theme. Entrepreneurs asked how they could use generative AI for their companies — from marketing and advertising to content creation and design. One popular question was about customization: how do you tune an AI model to fit the specifics of your particular industry?
The GPTunneL team shared several cases where companies rolled out photo and video generation for their campaigns in 2–4 weeks, skipping the long process of hiring photographers and videographers. It was a practical answer, and it resonated with the audience.
Accessibility and processing speed were the second big area of questions. Investors and startups wanted to know how fast the models run, whether they can be used in real-time applications, and what infrastructure is needed to deploy them. The insight was clear: the market is ready to pay for solutions that work fast and don't require complex setup.
One of the key themes voiced at Digital Bridge was Generative Nation, with a focus on responsible AI and global cooperation. Visitors asked how GPTunneL approaches copyright, personal data use, and protection against deepfakes. These were serious questions, and the answers showed that the market is looking not just for powerful tools, but for safe solutions.
Accessibility of the platform for non-tech users was a recurring piece of feedback. Startups and small companies with no AI experience wondered whether it would be hard for their team to use GPTunneL. The answer: the simplicity of the interface makes AI accessible even to people without a technical background. That matters enormously for Kazakhstan and the wider Central Asian region, where digital infrastructure is developing fast but not every company is ready to hire AI specialists.
What's next for GPTunneL: meetups and regular gatherings
The next level of engagement for GPTunneL is meetups and regular community gatherings. Digital Bridge featured several sessions on AI video, responsible AI, and integrating neural networks into startups. Follow updates in our Telegram channel. We plan to continue this series of meetups in Astana and other cities, building an ecosystem where entrepreneurs, everyday users, and developers can learn from each other and tackle challenges together. The meetups will include:
- Demos of new GPTunneL features: the community will get to try new models and capabilities before official release.
- Case studies from companies: entrepreneurs will share how they use AI to solve real problems and the results they've achieved.
- Integration workshops: technical sessions for developers who want to build AI into their applications.
- Discussions on effective, ethical, and safe AI: continuing the conversation on how to develop AI responsibly and in line with local context.
Getting started with our platform right now takes just a few steps. First, create an account on the GPTunneL platform and try generating your first photo, video, or text with neural networks. It takes just a few minutes, and you'll immediately see what's possible. Then share the result on social media, tell your team about it, and start thinking about which tasks in your business AI could solve!